Svitzer Group Overview
- Year Founded
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1832
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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2,747
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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3
- Investments
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12
Svitzer Group General Information
Description
Svitzer Group AS is in sustainable marine services. It provides customers with business-critical and safe towage services and maritime solutions. Company have divided its towage service business into two main areas: Harbour Towage: In Harbour Towage, company enter into agreements with vessel owners or operators to provide towage services for their vessels in specific ports; and Terminal Towage , company enter into agreements with on and offshore terminal operators or other customers for the delivery of towage services by making a pre-determined number of tugboats, and sometimes other vessels, available to service all vessels that enter or leave the specific terminal. The company operates in various countries such as Australia, Europe, America, AMEA, with majority from Australia.
Contact Information
Website
www.svitzer.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Sundkrogsgade 17
- Copenhagen Ø
- 2100 Copenhagen
- Denmark
Corporate Office
- Sundkrogsgade 17
- Copenhagen Ø
- 2100 Copenhagen
- Denmark
Svitzer Group Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Svitzer Group Competitors (21)
One of Svitzer Group’s 21 competitors is Smit Lamnalco Netherlands International, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Papendrecht, Netherlands.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Smit Lamnalco Netherlands International | Private Equity-Backed | Papendrecht, Netherlands | ||||
| Pacific International Lines | Private Equity-Backed | Singapore, Singapore | ||||
| PSA Marine | Private Debt Financed | Singapore, Singapore | ||||
| Cosco Shipping Lines (Netherlands) | Corporation | Rotterdam, Netherlands | ||||
| COSCO Shipping (North America) | Corporation | Secaucus, NJ |
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Svitzer Group Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Svitzer Group Investments & Acquisitions (12)
Svitzer Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Buksér Og Berging. The deal was made on 10-Nov-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Buksér Og Berging | 10-Nov-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Marine | ||
| Port Towage Amsterdam | 15-Jan-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Marine | ||
| Serviços Marítimos | 29-May-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Marine | ||
| Transmar Servicos Maritimos | 29-May-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Ardent Global | 01-May-2015 | Joint Venture | Marine |
Svitzer Group Exits (3)
Svitzer Group’s most recent exit was on 01-May-2015 from Ardent Global. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Ardent Global | 01-May-2015 | Completed |
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| Esvagt | 01-Jan-1998 | Completed |
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| Esvagt | 01-Jan-1991 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Svitzer Group Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Towage Amsterdam | IJmuiden, Netherlands | 2014 | |
| Svitzer Towage | Copenhagen, Denmark | 2006 | |
| Pacific Towing | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | 1977 | |
| SVITZER Europe Holding | Ijmuiden, Netherlands | 1973 |
Svitzer Group FAQs
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When was Svitzer Group founded?
Svitzer Group was founded in 1832.
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Where is Svitzer Group headquartered?
Svitzer Group is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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What is the size of Svitzer Group?
Svitzer Group has 2,747 total employees.
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What industry is Svitzer Group in?
Svitzer Group’s primary industry is Marine.
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Is Svitzer Group a private or public company?
Svitzer Group is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Svitzer Group?
The current valuation of Svitzer Group is .
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What is Svitzer Group’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Svitzer Group is .
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Who are Svitzer Group’s investors?
A.P. Moller - Maersk has invested in Svitzer Group.
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Who are Svitzer Group’s competitors?
Smit Lamnalco Netherlands International, Pacific International Lines, PSA Marine, Cosco Shipping Lines (Netherlands), and COSCO Shipping (North America) are some of the 21 competitors of Svitzer Group.
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When was Svitzer Group acquired?
Svitzer Group was acquired on 02-Apr-2025.
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Who acquired Svitzer Group?
Svitzer Group was acquired by A.P. Moller Holding.
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